Adolescent Dysfunctional Behavior: Causes, Interventions, and Prevention

by Gary M. Blau, Thomas P. Gullotta

Overview

How do adolescents' problem behaviours develop? Why is the suicide rate among teenagers increasing? Are there reliable ways to prevent these problems?

Addressing these and related issues, the contributors to this book utilize their experience in research, clinical and medical settings to explore adolescent dysfunctional behaviour. Topics discussed include: attention-deficit disorder; oppositional behaviours; substance abuse; rape; eating disorders; depression; and suicide. The book concludes with a comparison of home-based, school-based and combined//coordinated treatment strategies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803953727
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	10/03/1995
Series:	Issues in Children's and Families' Lives , #3
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.91(w) x 9.06(h) x (d)

About the Author

Prevention, Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut, New London, CT.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: A FRAMEWORK OF UNDERSTANDING
Dysfunctional Behavior - Thomas P Gullotta
A Cautionary Statement
Selected Theoretical Frameworks of Individual and Group Behavior for Intervention and Prevention - Thomas P Gullotta
PART TWO: BEHAVIORS OF CONCERN
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - H Ann Brochim and Joseph A Horvath
Oppositional Defiant Disorder - Burton I Blau
Anxiety Disorders - Harry L Mills
Adolescent Drug Abuse - Ruth Baugher Palmer and Howard A Liddle
Contemporary Perspectives on Etiology and Treatment
Problem Sexual Behaviors in Adolescence - Lisa Terre and Barry R Burkhart
Eating Disorders - Robert J Weinstein
Adolescent Suicide and Depression - Gary M Blau
The Neurobiology of Schizophrenia - Deepak Cyril D'Souza and John Harrison Krystal
PART THREE: DIRECTIONS FOR FUTURE PRACTICE
New Directions for Service Delivery - William Eyberse, James Maffuid and Gary M Blau
Home-Based Services
School-Based Health and Social Service Centers - Thomas P Gullotta, Lynn Noyes and Gary M Blau
Comments on Adolescent Behavior Problems - Gary M Blau and David Brumer
Developing Coordinated Systems of Care

Editorial Reviews

Contributors from research, clinical, and medical settings discuss how problem behaviors develop in adolescents, why teen crime and suicide are increasing, and whether reliable methods exist to prevent or treat such problems. They establish a theoretical framework; focus on particular behaviors such as anxiety disorders, hyperactivity, depression, and schizophrenia; and discuss the potential of home-based and school-based service delivery and coordinated systems of care. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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